Musician, songwriter and producer Jack White talks about how music kept him from the priesthood, his love of analog recording technology and the Amy Winehouse duet that never was.



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Musician, songwriter and producer Jack White talks about how music kept him from the priesthood, his love of analog recording technology and the Amy Winehouse duet that never was.
 
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The Questlove Show builds on the award-winning Questlove Supreme podcast, bringing listeners into intimate, one-on-one conversations with peers, influences, and friends. Hosted by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, each episode uncovers the unexpected — from morning rituals and hidden talents to the art and experiences that shaped a guest’s journey. Sometimes playful, sometimes profound, always curious, QLS offers rare insight into leaders in music, film, television, comedy, literature, mental health, and beyond. It’s a fresh, unpredictable spin from a trusted source — a place where randomness is encouraged, tangents are welcomed, and conversations are anything but ordinary.

The Questlove Show builds on the award-winning Questlove Supreme podcast, bringing listeners into intimate, one-on-one conversations with peers, influences, and friends. Hosted by Ahmir &ldquo;Questlove&rdquo; Thompson, each episode uncovers the unexpected &mdash; from morning rituals and hidden talents to the art and experiences that shaped a guest&rsquo;s journey. Sometimes playful, sometimes profound, always curious, QLS offers rare insight into leaders in music, film, television, comedy, literature, mental health, and beyond. It&rsquo;s a fresh, unpredictable spin from a trusted source &mdash; a place where randomness is encouraged, tangents are welcomed, and conversations are anything but ordinary.

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Musician, songwriter and producer Jack White talks about how music kept him from the priesthood, his love of analog recording technology and the Amy Whinehouse duet that never was.

QLS Classic: Jack White

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The Questlove Show breaks from its usual one-on-one format to welcome Zeimani, Kucha, and BG—The Womack Sisters. Granddaughters of Sam Cooke and daughters of soul duo Womack & Womack, they released a self-titled album on Daptone that’s among Questlove’s favorite records of 2026.

The sisters talk about growing up on tour and living in Ireland, London, Kenya, Thailand, and Paris—including how their father’s intuition helped the family get to safety ahead of the 2004 tsunami. They also discuss years of label rejections and driving for rideshare services while staying true to their sound. Along the way, there are surprises: a photo of Sam Cooke with Questlove’s mother, and Questlove’s story about a Roots show with their uncle, Bobby Womack, that went off the rails.

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The Questlove Show breaks from its usual one-on-one format to welcome Zeimani, Kucha, and BG&mdash;The Womack Sisters. Granddaughters of Sam Cooke and daughters of soul duo Womack &amp; Womack, they released a self-titled album on Daptone that&rsquo;s among Questlove&rsquo;s favorite records of 2026.
The sisters talk about growing up on tour and living in Ireland, London, Kenya, Thailand, and Paris&mdash;including how their father&rsquo;s intuition helped the family get to safety ahead of the 2004 tsunami. They also discuss years of label rejections and driving for rideshare services while staying true to their sound. Along the way, there are surprises: a photo of Sam Cooke with Questlove&rsquo;s mother, and Questlove&rsquo;s story about a Roots show with their uncle, Bobby Womack, that went off the rails.
Photograph by Rachel Kaplan for iHeart.

The Womack Sisters

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In last month’s QLS Reunion Finale, Questlove named the 2021 conversation with Dr. Mathew Knowles as one of the podcast’s most meaningful. So let's revisit it. You may think you know the story of this Alabama native who rose above segregation to thrive in corporate America and later as a powerhouse music executive—but there’s so much more. Listen in for an honest, insightful conversation on the evolution of Dr. Mathew Knowles.

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In last month&rsquo;s QLS Reunion Finale, Questlove named the 2021 conversation with Dr. Mathew Knowles as one of the podcast&rsquo;s most meaningful. So let's revisit it. You may think you know the story of this Alabama native who rose above segregation to thrive in corporate America and later as a powerhouse music executive&mdash;but there&rsquo;s so much more. Listen in for an honest, insightful conversation on the evolution of Dr. Mathew Knowles.
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You may think you know the story of mega manager, label owner, and queen maker, Dr. Matthew Knowles, but there is so much more

QLS Classic: Dr. Mathew Knowles

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Questlove catches up with the one and only Corinne Bailey Rae backstage at the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philly for a quick, casual bonus beat episode. Corinne—who guested on Questlove Supreme in 2024—talks about going back to her debut album 20 years later. She explains why she's stretching those songs out on tour so every night goes somewhere new, and how emotional it was to bring Black Rainbows and the story of Harriet Jacobs to the stage. She also walks us through her new children's book, Put Your Records On, about a young girl who finds a song for every feeling in an elder's record collection.

Plus she tells us about writing sessions with Amber and Paris of We Are King and the run-up to her first headline show at the Royal Albert Hall on October 26th, so put your records on, y'all, and enjoy.

Questlove catches up with the one and only Corinne Bailey Rae backstage at the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philly for a quick, casual bonus beat episode. Corinne&mdash;who guested on Questlove Supreme in 2024&mdash;talks about going back to her debut album 20 years later. She explains why she's stretching those songs out on tour so every night goes somewhere new, and how emotional it was to bring Black Rainbows and the story of Harriet Jacobs to the stage. She also walks us through her new children's book, Put Your Records On, about a young girl who finds a song for every feeling in an elder's record collection.
Plus she tells us about writing sessions with Amber and Paris of We Are King and the run-up to her first headline show at the Royal Albert Hall on October 26th, so put your records on, y'all, and enjoy.

Corinne Bailey Rae Backstage At The Roots Picnic

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